Chapter 43: The Way This Man Hands Over Money Is Just Too Cool—She Wants to Keep Him

“Mom, that’s right, this is the bride price. My mom gave it to me personally,” Qin Wenhuo turned to Fu Mingxue. “The password is six zeros, remember it. You can use this money however you want, don’t overthink it. Also, next time I come back, I’ll give you my allowance to manage. I’ll just keep a bit for daily expenses at home.”

Fu Mingxue, who was still in a daze, snapped back to her senses when she heard this.

She immediately shook her head quickly. “No need! I’ll be busy with school and won’t have time to take care of the household. Aren’t there still three kids at home? You can’t skimp on them—they need to eat well. You should keep your allowance for yourself.”

“I—” Fu Mingxue suddenly thought of something and raised the bankbook in her hand, which felt like it was burning hot.

“I already have this money—so much of it! I can’t possibly spend it all…”

Heavens, it really did feel like it was burning her hand!

After all, she was the one who forced this marriage.

And it was only supposed to be temporary.

How could she take so much of his bride price money?

Her conscience would hurt!

She’d have to find a chance to return the bride price to him.

Besides, she still had the 800 yuan she got from Bai Siqi and Song Yan as compensation!

That was more than enough for her.

Even if it wasn’t, she still wouldn’t touch this money—

Forcing someone into marriage and then spending their money? That was just too much.

Mother Fu quickly chimed in, “That’s right, you should use your allowance for the kids. Mingxue has her own money, and if it’s not enough, she still has me! I’ll cover her college expenses these next few years. She’s my only daughter—my money is all for her to use—”

“That won’t do—” Qin Wenhuo naturally couldn’t accept his wife spending her family’s money.

It wasn’t about being macho.

He just couldn’t let his mother-in-law support his wife.

No matter what—he couldn’t do that.

“What do you mean it won’t do? She’s my daughter, it’s only right. I can still earn money now, and I can’t spend it all anyway. When I can’t earn anymore, won’t I have to rely on you two to take care of me in my old age?”

Fu Mingxue couldn’t stand hearing that. “Mom, what are you saying? Don’t talk about getting old—you’ll live a long, long life.”

Mother Fu rolled her eyes—why would she want to live that long?

“All right, that’s settled. I need to cook—the chicken’s still stewing.”

Mother Fu started heading to the kitchen, then suddenly remembered she was still holding the watch. It was valuable, so she’d better put it away in her room.

“What I said just now is true. My allowance is sixty—just keep thirty for the household, and the other thirty is all for you. Plus, I’ve saved up quite a bit over the years, and with what my parents gave me, I still have—”

Fu Mingxue was stunned!

She couldn’t listen anymore and quickly interrupted, “Stop, let’s not talk about this now. We can discuss it later—yes, let’s talk about it later—”

Heavens, a man so eager to hand over his money—she was really tempted.

Maybe… she should just keep him?

Qin Wenhuo looked at her deeply.

How could he not see her reluctance?

But—he seemed to have forgotten to tell her: military marriages aren’t so easy to dissolve.

Besides, she was the one who asked for this marriage, but if it were to end, it would have to be his decision.

Ever since they got their marriage certificate—he’d never planned on divorce.

In his family, there was no such thing as divorce—only widowhood!

So, unless he died.

“—If you’re not in a hurry, that’s fine.”

“But, there’s one thing I need to say.”

“What is it?”

“It’s like this: I called my family earlier to tell them we got our marriage certificate. You’re about to go to university in Beijing, right? Could you stop by my family’s place first when you go?”

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